Author: Naija Daily News

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele (alias Abbas Ajakaiye) for orchestrating multiple illicit drug shipments into Nigeria. The cleric, who had been on the run for months, was apprehended on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at his church located along Okun Ajah, Ogombo Road in the Lekki area of Lagos. NDLEA operatives waited until the conclusion of a worship service before taking him into custody. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, Prophet Adefolusho fled to Ghana in June after two significant seizures of…

By Deborah Nnamdi igerian music sensation Mr Eazi and actress Temi Otedola have officially tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony held in the scenic city of Reykjavík, Iceland. The couple exchanged vows at the iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church, a landmark known for its striking architecture and panoramic views of the Icelandic capital. The ceremony, which took place in early August, was attended by a select group of family members and close friends — in line with the couple’s long-stated desire for a private and personal celebration. Viral videos from the event began circulating on social media shortly after the…

by Deborah Nnamdi Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Tiwa Savage has opened up about her past relationship choices, admitting that she made mistakes by dating men who were not as financially stable as she is. In a recent candid conversation with British media personality Zeze Mills, the ‘Koroba’ crooner shared that she’s entering a new phase in her life—one where financial compatibility is no longer optional, but essential. “I used to make the mistake of dating down,” Savage revealed. “I would say things like, ‘I don’t care if you’re not making money, it’s about love.’ But now? No. I think…

Nigeria’s external reserves have surged to an eight-month high of $40.15 billion, providing a much-needed buffer for the economy and contributing to the relative stability of the naira across both official and parallel foreign exchange markets. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) confirmed the latest reserves data, indicating a steady build-up that reflects improved foreign exchange inflows and policy reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s balance of payments. On Friday, the naira closed at N1,533.56 per dollar at the official Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), while the parallel market rate remained steady at around N1,560 per dollar. Despite the…

NNPC Retail Limited has taken decisive disciplinary action following a viral video that allegedly captured a fuel pump attendant attempting to defraud a customer at one of its stations in Ikorodu, Lagos. In response to the incident, the company announced the immediate dismissal of the pump attendant involved, while the station manager has been suspended pending further investigation. The video, which quickly gained traction on social media, sparked widespread public outcry and renewed calls for greater accountability in the downstream petroleum sector. In a statement issued on Friday, NNPC Retail emphasized that the actions taken reflect its zero-tolerance policy toward…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan has officially dissolved the 10-year marriage between Mrs. Abibat Oladimeji and Mr. Nurudeen Oladimeji, citing persistent interference from the husband’s mother as the root cause of irreconcilable differences. In her ruling, the court president, Mrs. S.M. Akintayo, declared the marriage had broken down beyond repair, noting that Abibat had moved out of the matrimonial home and no longer had affection for her husband. “The court cannot force the petitioner to stay in a marriage she no longer wants. The union is hereby dissolved,” Akintayo stated. The court awarded custody…

Chief Audu Ogbeh, former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, has passed away. He died peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the age of 78. The Ogbeh family announced his passing in a statement released on Saturday, describing him as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and statesman. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Chief Audu Ogbeh. He passed away on the 9th of August, 2025, at the age of 78,” the statement read. The family paid tribute to his life of service, noting that he “departed peacefully, leaving…

Photo: 14yo Trevor Lee A quiet community in Florida is reeling after a tragic double murder in which authorities say 14-year-old Trevor Lee shot and killed his parents during a late-night domestic dispute. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident occurred shortly after midnight on August 4, 2025. According to police, Trevor Lee called 911 from a nearby church, calmly telling the dispatcher, “I just killed my parents,” and requesting prayers as he waited for officers. He explained that he had thrown his backpack aside, emptied his pockets, and was sitting in the middle of the church. The…

Photo: Oando Group CEO Wale Tinubu is President Tinubu’s cousin Oando faces daily protests, unpaid invoices, and bankruptcy fears among suppliers’ months after AGIP takeover. Oil giant Oando Plc has appointed Mrs. Folasade Ibidapo-Obe as its new Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer, stepping into the role at a time the company is mired in a deepening debt crisis that has left many contractors on the brink of collapse. The appointment, announced in a regulatory filing to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) on Friday, August 8, 2025, took immediate effect. Mrs. Ibidapo-Obe replaces Ms. Ayotola Jagun, who became an Executive Director…

In a series of coordinated military operations across the country, Nigerian troops have rescued 12 kidnapped victims and neutralized several terrorists, while arresting dozens of criminal elements including oil thieves, arms traffickers, and extremist collaborators. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this on Friday, stating that the operations, conducted between July 29 and August 4, spanned several states across the North East, North West, North Central, South East, and Niger Delta regions. In Gwagwalada (FCT) and Nasarawa State, troops rescued 12 hostages during a raid on terrorist hideouts. Two terrorists were killed, two others arrested,…